Ray shook his head in mild amusement, while Channing felt as if his heart was bleeding.

That giant subordinate had been his prized asset. The ability was versatile—offense and defense combined—truly rare. He had even "shared" a few of his own abilities to further empower this underling. After all, under his control, betrayal was not a concern.

But now? One meeting with Ray, and he was dead.

"Strike! Don't let him continue!" Channing roared. Even as a desperate situation unfolded, his mind rem